Kota Tourism

Kota Tourism Kota, the third most populous city in Rajasthan, lies alongside the banks of River Chambal which is both its beauty as well as a lifeline, being the source of water supply to the city and a site of scenic beauty itself. Locals and tourists alike visit the river shores for watching crocodiles, sighting birds and for boat riding in general. Kota is famous for its thriving coaching culture and every year more than four lakh students visit and live in the city to receive training for engineering and medical entrance examinations. Not many cities witness such influx of students every year and this has earned the city various names such as  Education City of India and Coaching Capital of India. It is also considered to be the second most livable city in Rajasthan after Jaipur and is becoming an industrial hub with numerous power plants in and around the city. Kota has also contributed to the rich fabric heritage of India with its trademark Kota Doriya (where Dora means thread) fabric which is known for its delicate, translucent thread weaving pattern, thus giving the textile its name.  The sturdy and dark Green coloured eponymous Kota stone also comes from the city and is traded all across the country for building projects of all kinds. Apart from a flourishing industrial scene, the city also offers a glimpse of history in the form of palaces and a flash of nature in the form of various gardens, the most famous being Chambal Udhyan. Download Kota PDF Guide > What's Great? A hotbed of education. Home to some of the best handicrafts. What's not so Great? Risky without proper guidance. For Whom Ideal for bold adventurers and coaching seekers. Suitable for travellers from Jaipur, Jodhpur etc.

The Coaching Capital of India Kota is a fort based city situated in the state of Rajasthan. The third most populous city of Rajasthan after Jaipur and Jodhpur, Kota is emerging as an educational hotspot for the entrance exam aspirants from all over India, be it for Indian Institute of Technology or for All India Institute of Medical Sciences. No wonder why Kota is also nicknamed as the 'Coaching Capital of India'. However, there's more to Kota than what actually meets the eye. Kota is also famous for its clothes, particularly the fine woven muslins, also famous as Kota  Doria. Besides the above, Kota is also equally famous for its limestone, which is fine-grained, tough, and waterproof as well. So next time of Kota, just don't limit to drab coaching institutes only. There's a lot more to be explored.          

One Day Itinerary Day 1 -If you have reached Kota, take some rest, and begin with a stroll in the main bazaar of Kota, where you can buy some of the exquisite Rajasthani curios and souvenirs, including clothes of Kota muslin.Day 2 -Start your day with blessings from Khade Ganesh Ji or Garadia Mahadev Temple, then you can proceed towards the Jagmandir Palace, situated in the middle of Kishore Sagar Lake.Day 3 -This day should ideally be earmarked for destinations such as Kota Palace, built by rulers of Bundi dynasty. Not very far from here is the Chambal gardens, which is another scenic place to visit, only a 7 minute from Kota Garh (or Kota Palace). If you don't wish to visit Chambal Gardens, there is another site worth visiting in Kota, Seven Wonders Park. It is an 11-minute drive from Kota Garh and houses replicas of all the seven wonders of the world right now.

Oct-Maris the best time to visit Kota The best time to visit Kota is during the months of October to March. Kota has a semi arid climate with high temperatures throughout the year. Summers are long, hot and dry, starting in late March and lasting through the end of June. The monsoon season follows, with comparatively lower temperatures, but higher humidity and frequent, torrential downpours. The monsoons subside in October and temperatures rise again. The brief mild winter starts in late November and lasts until the last week of February. Temperatures hover between 26.7 degrees Celcius (max) to 12 degrees Celcius (min). This can be considered the best time to visit Kota, given its unforgiving summers. Weather in Kota Loading... Kota in Summer (March - June) This is the least advisable time for a visit to this destination, with the temperatures ranging between 33 to 49 degrees Celcius. The days are hot and unbearable. This season witnesses little to no travellers for Kota, except those bound for educational purposes. Kota in Monsoon (July - September) Although the monsoon season receives high rainfall, this is not exactly the most advisable season for a visit, owing to torrential downpours. You can get some nice discounts, though.   Kota in Winter (October - February) Beginning from October, the winter season is the best time for a visit to Kota. The climate is pleasant, and the winters are mild, with the lowest temperatures going not below 10 degrees Celcius. Monthly Weather in Kota Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 11 23 February 14 28 March 19 33 April 26 40 May 29 42 June 29 41 July 26 34 August 25 31 September 25 34 October 23 34 November 16 30 December 13 27